Who needs no retail sale of dogs, cats or rabbits in California?
Issued by California Health and Safety Code section 122354.5 (enforced locally), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.
Grooming and supply sales need no state animal license. A California pet store may not sell or adopt out dogs, cats or rabbits at all; it may host adoption displays for a shelter or rescue group without taking a fee. Many cities also require a kennel or animal facility permit for grooming.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by California Health and Safety Code section 122354.5 (enforced locally).
Sources and dates
Health and Safety Code 122354.5 as rewritten by AB 2152. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
Yes. Grooming and supply sales need no state animal license.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In California it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
California Health and Safety Code section 122354.5 (enforced locally).
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
Who needs no retail sale of dogs, cats or rabbits in California?
